Open AccessMistakes in the management of acute pancreatitis and how to avoid them
Author(s) -
Georg Beyer,
Péter Simon,
Julia Mayerle,
Michael M. Lerch
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
vestnik kluba pankreatologov
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2077-5067
DOI - 10.33149/vkp.2017.02.06
Subject(s) - endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography , acute pancreatitis , pancreatitis , medicine , computed tomography , intensive care medicine , general surgery , antibiotic therapy , conservative management , rest (music) , digestive tract , antibiotics , radiology , surgery , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
The article analyzes the most common mistakes in the observation and management of patients with acute pancreatitis. Analysis of mistakes is based on modern international guidelines and results of research. In particular, suitable amount of infusion therapy is considered, as well as terms of and indications for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and computed tomography, indications for endoscopic and surgical invasions, the benefits of antibiotic prophylaxis and creation of rest for digestive tract are counted.